**NEW** FLR(M) - TIMELINES ONLY

Application Type : Switch from Tier 2 to FLR(M)
Application Submitted online on: 22 March 2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Super Priority - 24-hour service)
Biometrics Enrolled: 25 March 2020 (paid option - enhanced service - as there were no free appointments available soon)
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS.COM (these were also later checked by Sopra Siera employees as I had an enhanced service appointment)
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): No
Decision Email: Not received
Decision Letter Received on: Not received
BRP Card Received on: 30 March 2020
Decision: Granted

Applied extention Flr M on 11/02/2020
Appointment 05/03/2020
Still waiting for decision.??

Application Type : FLR(M) ext
Application Submitted online on: 08 Feb 2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 15 Feb 2020
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): No
Decision Email: Not received
Decision Letter Received on: Not received
BRP Card Received on: Awaiting
Decision: Awaiting

However received email from HomeOffice today:
Dear Mr
Due to operational constraints relating to COVID-19 we have been unable to process your application within service standard. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
We will be in touch in due course.

Kind regards
FHR2
Home Office

Application Type : FLR(M) Extension
Application Submitted online on:07/02/2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 15/02/2020 at Sopra Steria Croydon
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS.COM
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): Not Yet
Decision Email: Pending
Decision Letter Received on: Pending
BRP Card Received on: Pending
Decision: Pending
RECEIVED FOLLOWING EMAIL ON 3rd APRIL 2020 FROM HOME OFFICE

Dear Punjabi Girl

Due to operational constraints relating to COVID-19 we have been unable to process your application within service standard. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

We will aim to process your application as soon as possible.

Kind regards

FHR2

Home Office

Application Type : FLR(M) Extension
Application Submitted online on: 12th February 2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 21st February at Croydon (£100/standard)
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS.COM
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): None
Decision Email: 8th April 2020
Decision Letter Received on: Pending
BRP Card Received on: Pending
Decision: APPROVED!

Bang on the eight week deadline...

Application Type : Tier 2 to FLR(M)
Application Submitted online on: 13th February 2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 14th February at Croydon (£110/standard)
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS.COM
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): None
Decision Email: 8th April 2020
Decision Letter Received on: 8th April via email
BRP Card Received on: Pending
Decision: APPROVED

Date: 8th April 2020 Served via email
Dear Doctor *****,
PO Box 3468 Sheffield
S3 8WA
Fax
Web www.gov.uk/uk-visas-immigration
GRANT OF LEAVE TO REMAIN FIVE YEAR PARTNER ROUTE
On 13 February 2020 you submitted an application for limited leave to remain as a partner. I am writing to inform you that you have been granted a period of 30 months limited leave to remain under paragraph D-LTRP1.1. of Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules as we are satisfied that you meet the requirements of paragraphs R-LTRP.1.1 (a), (b) and (c) of these Rules. You may be eligible to apply for settlement after completing at least 5 years under this route......

So hats off to HO folks for still working under these conditions. Very commendable.

Application Type : FLR(M)
Application Submitted online on: 15th February 2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 19th February at Bank Station (£110/standard)
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS.COM
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): None
Decision Email: 9th April 2020
Decision Letter Received on: 9th April 2020, PDF letter via E-mail
BRP Card Received on: Pending
Decision: APPROVED

Application Type : FLR(M) ext
Application Submitted online on: 24 Feb 2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 29 Feb 2020
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): No
Decision Email: Not received
Decision Letter Received on: Not received
BRP Card Received on: Awaiting
Decision: Awaiting

Application Type : FLR(M)
Application Submitted online on: 21st February 2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 29th February at Croydon (£110/standard)
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS.COM
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): None
Decision Email: 15th April 2020
Decision Letter Received on: 15th April via email (below message)
BRP Card Received on: Pending
Decision: APPROVED

UK Visas and Immigration
PO Box 3468 Sheffield
S3 8WA
Fax
Web www.gov.uk/uk-visas-immigration

Date: 15th April 2020

GRANT OF LEAVE TO REMAIN FIVE YEAR PARTNER ROUTE

Dear *****,

On 21 February 2020 you submitted an application for limited leave to remain as a partner. I am writing to inform you that you have been granted a period of 30 months limited leave to remain under paragraph D-LTRP1.1. of Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules as we are satisfied that you meet the requirements of paragraphs R-LTRP.1.1 (a), (b) and (c) of these Rules. You may be eligible to apply for settlement after completing at least 5 years under this route.

I would like to thank every member of this forum for their great help.

Application Submitted on: The first week of March 2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online
Biometrics Enrolled on: 25th March 2020
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): None so far
The decision of Application :
Date of Decision :
BRP Card Received :

Application Type : FLR(M) Extension
Application Submitted online on: 21/11/19
Postal or In-Person Application: Online
Biometrics Enrolled: 24/11/19
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): Yes, consent form requested on 9 Jan 2020. Signed and scanned back immediately.
Decision Email: waiting
Decision Letter Received on: waiting
BRP Card Received on: waiting
Decision: waiting

Application Type : FLR(M) ext
Application Submitted online on: 24 Feb 2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 29 Feb 2020
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): No
Decision Email: 17 April 2020
Decision Letter Received on: Not received
BRP Card Received on: Awaiting
Decision: Approved

Application Type : FLR(M) switch from fiance visa
Application Submitted online: 8th Feb 2020
Biometrics Enrolled: 24 Feb 2020 @croydon
Acknowledgement Received: Yes Text and email
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): No
Decision Email: *pending** (received an email from FHR2 - delays because of the virus)
Decision Letter Received on: **pending**
BRP Card Received on: **pending*
Decision: **pending**

Application Type : FLR(M) switch from fiance visa
Application Submitted online: 8th Feb 2020
Biometrics Enrolled: 24 Feb 2020 @croydon
Acknowledgement Received: Yes Text and email
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): No
Decision Email: *pending** (received an email from FHR2 - delays because of the virus)
Decision Letter Received on: 23 April 2020
BRP Card Received on: *should receive in 7 working days*
Decision: Approved

Application Type : FLR(M) Extension
Application Submitted online on:07/02/2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 15/02/2020 at Sopra Steria Croydon
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS.COM
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): Not Yet
Decision Email: Pending
Decision Letter Received on: 24/04/2020 By EMAIL
BRP Card Received on: Pending
Decision: VISA GRANTED

LETTER SAYS " On 07 February 2020 you submitted an application for limited leave to remain
as a partner. I am writing to inform you that you have been granted a period of
30 months limited leave to remain under paragraph D-LTRP1.1. of Appendix
FM to the Immigration Rules as we are satisfied that you meet the requirements
of paragraphs R-LTRP.1.1 (a), (b) and (c) of these Rules. You may be eligible
to apply for settlement after completing at least 5 years under this route."

HATS OFF TO HOME OFFICE WORKERS THEY ARE WORKING DURING LOCKDOWN.

Application Submitted on: The first week of March 2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online
Biometrics Enrolled on: 25th March 2020
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): None so far
The decision of Application: Granted
Date of Decision : 20 April 2020
BRP Card Received : 24 April 2020

Application Type : FLR(M) extension
Application Submitted online: 10th March 2020
Biometrics Enrolled: 24 March 2020 @Manchester
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): No
Decision Email: 30.04.2020
Decision Letter Received on: Waiting
BRP Card Received on: *should receive in 7 working days*
Decision: Approved

Application Type : FLR(M) ext
Application Submitted online on: 15th Mar 2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 05/06/20 Croydon (free) (initially postponed due to COVID19)
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): No
Decision Email: Not received
Decision Letter Received on: Not received as at today 18/06/20
BRP Card Received on: 17/06/20
Decision: Granted

Received email on 25/05/20 informing me that I can now rebook another biometrics appointment. Date of issue on card was 12/06/20 which was exactly one week after biometrics. Thanks to forum moderators and all commenters for all the information you provide. I wish everyone waiting the best of luck.